COVID-19
Current Activation Level: ENHANCED WATCH
Previously SLCoEM activated to a Level II from March 6, 2020, to September 2021 due to COVID-19
Vaccination Information
COVID-19 Vaccines
Salt Lake County Health Department’s Immunization Clinics provide FREE COVID-19 vaccines. Walk-ins are welcome; to decrease your wait time, you may also make an appointment by calling 385-468-SHOT (7468). For current hours, visit SaltLakeHealth.org.
All Utahns ages 12 and older can get the vaccine.
Every Utahn who is able should choose to get vaccinated for COVID-19. If as many people as possible get vaccinated and we continue to follow health recommendations, we will win this fight against this virus.
If you are 12 to 17 years old, you can only receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a location that offers the Pfizer vaccine.
Booster Dose Recommendations
Booster dose recommended for the following people at highest risk of severe COVID-19; only applies to people who got Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine at least 6 months ago (March 2021):
- people who are 65 or older, and
- people who live in a long-term care facility, and
- people 18 and older with underlying medical conditions that put them at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19, and
- people who live or work in a setting that puts them at a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19, such as healthcare workers and teachers.
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Protect Yourself & Others
Physical Distancing
Between household groups where feasible, even at social gatherings
Wash Hands Often
Stay Home When Sick
Masks
Masks are recommended for crowded, indoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible.
Businesses may post signage listing COVID-19 symptoms and face mask of physical distancing requirements.
Social Gatherings
Such as family dinner, get togethers with friends, book club
Recommendation: Practice physical distancing and wearing a mask unless you are outdoors, by yourself or with members of your same household.
If you are fully vaccinated, follow guidance here.
K-12 School Recommendations
Our goal is to keep children healthy while attending school in-person. Learn more
Higher Education
Refer to USHE/individual university/college reopening plans